Thursday – A Little Personal- Twiggy Off Leash.

January 4, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in A Little Personal · 123 Comments

“Wait, don’t we need my leash and harness?”

“Nope, today is the day you are allowed in the yard with no leash.”

“Wow, this is different. Going down the stairs with no support.”

“I thought you would like it.”

“I do, but it feels different. There is no one leading.”

“That’s true. You are on your own.”

“Well then, see ya.”

“You go girl.”

“Hey. What’s this?”

“It is a fence. It’s there, so you won’t run onto the rocks.”

“Gee, is the turf all I get to explore?”

“No, you can go into the rock area.”

“How do I do that with a fence blocking the way.”

“You ask the friendly gatekeeper to open a gate for you.”

“Now that’s handy. I hope you will always be here to open it.”

“Don’t worry. There is always one of us to wait on you hand and foot.”

“I like hearing that. There are some neat scents out here on the patio.”

“Well, enjoy them.”

“Of course, with the damp and all, it may be time to go in.”

“It is up to you. I’ll stay as long as you want.”

Well, Dad. Part of being free is being able to decide when to go.”

“I’ll give you that.”

“Not exactly my optimum conditions. No sun and drizzle.”

“You’re the boss.”

“Let’s head for the barn.”

“You sound like a barn sour pony.”

“Well, all I know is there are snuggles inside.”

“Did you enjoy your freedom?”

“I can’t tell you how good it felt to feel the wind in my hair.

“That is music to my ears.”

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Anonymous · January 4, 2024 - 4:49 am ·

Ah those days when I felt wind in my hair…

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 6:59 am ·
  
  Ah, the days when I had hair.
  
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Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes · January 4, 2024 - 4:59 am ·

so glad to see Twiggy enjoying her freedom, John…

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:01 am ·
  
  She is loving it too. Thanks, Jaye.
  
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karenringalls · January 4, 2024 - 5:56 am ·

So happy for Twiggy! No pain! Happy for you, John, to have Twiggy up and about outside.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:02 am ·
  
  She is getting used to freedom again. Thank you, Karen. 😁
  
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Dan Antion · January 4, 2024 - 6:00 am ·

Very happy Twiggy is back on her own. You guys were great to keep her on the path to recovery. Cheers to you all!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:05 am ·
  
  Thank you, Dan. We are very pleased with the result. 😁
  
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Liz Gauffreau · January 4, 2024 - 6:01 am ·

Hurray for freedom, Twiggy! Now for some snuggles.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:06 am ·
  
  Food, the yard, and snuggles is all I need. Thank you, Miss Liz. 😁
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · January 4, 2024 - 7:44 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, Twiggy. 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:31 am ·
      
      😊
      
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joylennick · January 4, 2024 - 6:05 am ·

Twiggy will have more fulfilling dreams tonight…One doggie’`s New Year wish, maybe?! Happy New Year to his master and family. Cheers!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:07 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Joy. She is a happy pup for sure.
  
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coldhandboyack · January 4, 2024 - 6:08 am ·

Wonderful to see her progress.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:08 am ·
  
  Thanks, Craig. 😁
  
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shoreacres · January 4, 2024 - 6:15 am ·

It’s been a long time coming, but it’s sure good to see her leashless. Unrelated, but interesting: I wonder if she noticed the color-coordinated bicycle, mop/broom, and watering can. Might the Producer have a favorite color?

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:13 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha I think they are all random. Her pink bike broke down and the blue was on sale. The turf rake came with the turf. We’ve had the broom for ages and the watering can is green. I’ll give you in the photo they do look like the same colors. I have to give you props for observation. 😁
  
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John Hric · January 4, 2024 - 6:22 am ·

And all is weller in astroturfville once more. even the puma were happy.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:14 am ·
  
  Yes indeed. Big smiles on the puma.
  
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GP · January 4, 2024 - 6:31 am ·

She made it!!!!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 7:16 am ·
  
  Yup. Thanks, GP.
  
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections · January 4, 2024 - 7:22 am ·

She’s come a long way …. but how much longer until the fence will come down?

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:30 am ·
  
  Hard to tell. We have to keep it up when the neighbor’s grand dog visits. It is an out of control fence fighter and Twiggy just loves to chase it along the fence. No problem on the terf but the rocks are murder.
  
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2. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 2:00 pm ·
  
  Should be turf
  
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Sue Dreamwalker · January 4, 2024 - 7:32 am ·

Lovely to see Twiggy actively exploring on her own, and in such good form again… I see her intelligent conversation is also true to form also John…
May 2024 bring more Freeing Moments of JOY to both of you xx ❤

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:31 am ·
  
  Thank you, Sue. Much Joy to you in 2024,
  
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  1. Sue Dreamwalker · January 4, 2024 - 4:10 pm ·
    
    🙂
    
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Joan Hall · January 4, 2024 - 7:57 am ·

Hurrah for Twiggy! Freedom is something we should never take for granted.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:32 am ·
  
  Very true, Joan.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · January 4, 2024 - 8:04 am ·

It’s delightful to see Twiggy’s progress, John. It’s music to my heart. ❤

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:32 am ·
  
  Aw. Thank you, Tim.
  
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Charles Yallowitz · January 4, 2024 - 8:05 am ·

The puma is unleashed.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:32 am ·
  
  Yup.
  
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noelleg44 · January 4, 2024 - 8:43 am ·

Twiggy is such a joy – love her decision to return to the barn. Here’s hoping she detects a puma or water buffalo on her next time out! You take such good care of her!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:33 am ·
  
  I think with less drizzle and better sun she will go hunting. Thanks, Noelle.
  
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  1. noelleg44 · January 5, 2024 - 8:24 am ·
    
    Looking forward to her future outings!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 9:15 am ·
      
      think there will be plenty.
      
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circadianreflections · January 4, 2024 - 9:33 am ·

Yeah, for Twiggy’s new found freedom!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:34 am ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah. 😊
  
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Bruce@WOTC · January 4, 2024 - 9:55 am ·

Twiggy can once again resume her walkabouts. That is great news, John. Indeed, I too am sure her prey was happy to see her return to the wild.😁

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:34 am ·
  
  I know the squirrel will love to torture her again.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · January 4, 2024 - 10:17 am ·

Wind in my hair . . . perfect line and conclusion. Happy days are ahead for Twiggy. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:36 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. I sue hope so. 😁
  
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  1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 1:59 pm ·
    
    Should be sure
    
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Annette Rochelle Aben · January 4, 2024 - 11:34 am ·

I am over the moon happy for you, Miss. Twiggy! ❤

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 11:37 am ·
  
  On thank you, Miss Annette. I’m pretty pleased too. ❤️
  
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Author Jan Sikes · January 4, 2024 - 11:40 am ·

What a wonderful blog to come back into today! Congratulations to Twiggy!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 2:02 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jan. 😁
  
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Staci Troilo · January 4, 2024 - 11:43 am ·

Three cheers to Twiggy’s freedom! (Even if you do have to serve as gatekeeper. We are always there to wait on them hand and foot, aren’t we?) Today’s a big day for the little sweetie. Belly rubs and ear scratches!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 2:03 pm ·
  
  She loved the belly rubs, Staci. Yup it is good to have her able to go out without a leash.
  
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L.K. Latham · January 4, 2024 - 11:48 am ·

Twiggy is so philosophic. Enjoy reading her escapades.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 2:03 pm ·
  
  She is wise beyond her years. 😁
  
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Susannah Bianchi · January 4, 2024 - 11:57 am ·

“I can’t tell you how good it felt to feel the wind in my hair.” Big giggle there. I saw her in a convertible waving her paw while her Pa was at the wheel. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 2:05 pm ·
  
  It would be very possible. Thanks, Susannah.
  
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Mae Clair · January 4, 2024 - 1:27 pm ·

What a great way for Twiggy to start off her New Year. I loved her excitement over her freedom and “the wind in her hair.” Now, she needs those snuggles, and I’m sure she will get plenty!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 2:06 pm ·
  
  She never seems to do without snuggles, Mae. Thanks for you happy message. 😁
  
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  1. Mae Clair · January 4, 2024 - 2:09 pm ·
    
    Give her one from me, too! 😊
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 4:36 pm ·
      
      Done. Thanks
      
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Darlene · January 4, 2024 - 1:33 pm ·

Way to go Twiggy!! You were such a good patient.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 2:07 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Darlene. I felt pretty calm through the whole thing. The meds might have helped. 😁
  
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Debbie · January 4, 2024 - 1:49 pm ·

That’s a nice-looking fence keeping her away from the rocks. I take it, it’s portable? How happy I am to see Twiggy doing so well … and not fussing too much about her restrictions. She’s got you two perfectly trained!

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 2:09 pm ·
  
  Yes the fence is portable. It is actually a pet playpen extended out. Yes she has us trained. We all have a FBD degree. (French Bull Dog)
  
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House of Heart · January 4, 2024 - 2:34 pm ·

This is delightful, o love seeing the adventures of Twiggy. Looks like a fun year ahead.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 4:37 pm ·
  
  I think so as long as she stays healthy.
  
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  1. House of Heart · January 4, 2024 - 5:29 pm ·
    
    I certainly hope so 💞
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 5:51 pm ·
      
      Me too. 😁
      
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    2. House of Heart · January 4, 2024 - 6:44 pm ·
      
      He’s such a cutie.
      
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    3. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 9:07 pm ·
      
      Thank you, Holly.
      
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    4. House of Heart · January 5, 2024 - 11:05 am ·
      
      🐂
      
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    5. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 4:52 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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    6. House of Heart · January 6, 2024 - 2:22 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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    7. John W. Howell · January 6, 2024 - 3:40 pm ·
      
      🌺
      
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quiall · January 4, 2024 - 3:11 pm ·

Glad to see the staff is behaving.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 4:39 pm ·
  
  Yup. For now.
  
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · January 4, 2024 - 4:23 pm ·

A little at a time. She looked disappointed when she got to that fence. 🙂
John, you and Twiggy always give a smile. Big hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 4:41 pm ·
  
  She used to tear across the rocks. Like the railing on the porch we aren’t going to allow jumping or running across rocks.
  
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Sorryless · January 4, 2024 - 5:03 pm ·

Freedom!

Twiggy was born to run, tell you what.

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 5:48 pm ·
  
  She was.
  
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  1. Sorryless · January 7, 2024 - 3:51 am ·
    
    She’s looking great!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 7, 2024 - 7:11 am ·
      
      😊
      
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kethuprofumo · January 4, 2024 - 5:25 pm ·

What a wonderful beginning of the year, dear John! Let it be so for ever! 🥳🥳🥳🍻🍤🍤🍤

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1. John W. Howell · January 4, 2024 - 5:49 pm ·
  
  I certainly hope so. Thanks Maria.
  
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Jennie · January 4, 2024 - 8:18 pm ·

Well, if this didn’t make my day! Twiggy, you felt the wind in your hair. Soon there will be ‘hunting’.

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 7:13 am ·
  
  Yes indeed, Miss Jennie. I need to discipline the wild animals who I’m sure have run the place since my surgery. 😁
  
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  1. Jennie · January 5, 2024 - 8:39 pm ·
    
    Yes you do, Twiggy! 😀
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 9:09 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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petespringerauthor · January 4, 2024 - 8:55 pm ·

“Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, I am free at last!” Twiggy is making MLK references now. 🤣

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 7:14 am ·
  
  😁
  
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. · January 5, 2024 - 1:32 am ·

So glad you are free at last Twiggy… it is music to our ears too.. ♥

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 7:15 am ·
  
  Thank you, Miss Sally. It does feel good.
  
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Teri Polen · January 5, 2024 - 7:25 am ·

Glad Twiggy’s feeling the wind in her hair again!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 7:28 am ·
  
  Me too, Teri.
  
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Jacqui Murray · January 5, 2024 - 10:50 am ·

How fun to be a dog in your house, John. We let our dog run free in our large yard, but he rarely does. Wants to stay close to his pack!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 4:51 pm ·
  
  I can understand that Jacqui. Twiggy is a little like that so we have to go out with her.
  
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  1. Jacqui Murray · January 6, 2024 - 8:57 am ·
    
    Yep–like our Casey. How fun.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2024 - 10:37 am ·
      
      😊
      
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Anonymous · January 5, 2024 - 4:27 pm ·

I’m glad to see that Twiggy is progressing so nicely, and her sense of humor is well-intact 😉

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 5:00 pm ·
  
  Yes she is doing quite well. Thanks, Marie.
  
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The Coastal Crone · January 5, 2024 - 4:36 pm ·

She has it made! Good to see her with the wind in her hair. Have a good weekend, John. Cheers!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 5:21 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jo.You as well.
  
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Eilene Lyon · January 5, 2024 - 6:58 pm ·

Good news for Twiggy! Yay!

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1. John W. Howell · January 5, 2024 - 9:06 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Eilene.
  
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dweezer19 · January 6, 2024 - 9:13 am ·

Twiggy. So darned cute.

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1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2024 - 10:37 am ·
  
  Thank you, Cheryl. 😁
  
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Resa · January 6, 2024 - 3:25 pm ·

Yahoo!
Twiggy, you go girl!
Yes, the free fresh wind in your hair. There’s nothing like it.
You know, you have 2 things in common with my cat, Jeep.
You are both waited on hand and feet…and snuggles.

Share this with dad, please!
🏆𝔛 🐂 🏆𝔛 🐂

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1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2024 - 3:46 pm ·
  
  I would say your cat, Jeep is in good company then. Thank you, Miss Resa.
  🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂
  
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  1. Resa · January 6, 2024 - 3:50 pm ·
    
    You guys are loved, loved, loved and loved!
    OX OX OX OX
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 6, 2024 - 4:30 pm ·
      
      So true, OX OX OX OX
      
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robbiesinspiration · January 7, 2024 - 5:20 am ·

Thanks for the update, John. Terrific news 💞

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1. John W. Howell · January 7, 2024 - 7:20 am ·
  
  Thank you, Robbie.
  
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da-AL · January 7, 2024 - 10:35 pm ·

o-m-g what a cutie!!!!!!!

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1. John W. Howell · January 8, 2024 - 7:16 am ·
  
  Thank you, da-AL. I, of course, agree with you. 😁
  
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  1. da-AL · January 12, 2024 - 1:54 pm ·
    
    ♥️🐶
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 12, 2024 - 2:42 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Ambika Rani K · January 8, 2024 - 9:53 am ·

Wow… someone perfectly narrated what she actually felt.

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1. John W. Howell · January 8, 2024 - 10:09 am ·
  
  Gotta wonder who. 😁
  
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  1. Ambika Rani K · January 8, 2024 - 11:21 am ·
    
    One and only John W Howell 🙂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 8, 2024 - 11:39 am ·
      
      Ha ha ha.
      
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Tails Around the Ranch · January 8, 2024 - 1:51 pm ·

Woohoo…freedom is a glorious thing. Congrats, dear Twiggy.

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1. John W. Howell · January 8, 2024 - 4:04 pm ·
  
  It is a beautiful thing. Thank you , Miss Monika.
  
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dgkaye · January 8, 2024 - 8:35 pm ·

Lol Twiggy, large and in charge. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:01 am ·
  
  Yes indeed. Thank you. 😁
  
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